Traditional blacksmithing : the fine art of horseshoeing and wagon making / J. G. Holmstrom.
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TextPublication details: New York : Skyhorse Publishing, c2012Description: 202 p. : ill. ; 18 cmISBN: 9781616085513 (pbk.); 1616085517 (pbk.)Subject(s): Blacksmithing | Horseshoeing | Carriage and wagon makingSummary: METALS TECHNOLOGY / METALLURGY. Only an experienced blacksmith with genuine care for his craft and the livelihood of all blacksmiths could produce such a wonderful guide. Holmstrom provides not just practical instruction for all manner of small-scale blacksmith work, but intersperses his guidance with more general life lessons for blacksmiths, such as not falling prey to habits of intemperance. More than a snapshot of a bygone era, the style and the content of Traditional Blacksmithing will appeal to readers of today, thanks to Holmstrom s generous and patient approach. Topics covered include: setting up shop, building your own machinery, repairing horse hooves, fixing your tools, and even building a strong reputation in the community.
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METALS TECHNOLOGY / METALLURGY. Only an experienced blacksmith with genuine care for his craft and the livelihood of all blacksmiths could produce such a wonderful guide. Holmstrom provides not just practical instruction for all manner of small-scale blacksmith work, but intersperses his guidance with more general life lessons for blacksmiths, such as not falling prey to habits of intemperance. More than a snapshot of a bygone era, the style and the content of Traditional Blacksmithing will appeal to readers of today, thanks to Holmstrom s generous and patient approach. Topics covered include: setting up shop, building your own machinery, repairing horse hooves, fixing your tools, and even building a strong reputation in the community.
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